pilot wings

Certified flyer emblem

Pilot wings are the insignia awarded to military or commercial aviators upon completing flight training, typically a metal badge depicting stylized wings extending from a central shield or emblem.

The phrase also refers to similar decorative pins given to children on airline flights.

In video games, pilot wings may be power-ups or achievements that grant flight abilities.

Related

flight hours · patches · ceremony · badge of honor · military insignia · air force · military · emblems · chevron · simulator training · graduation · rank badges · military decorations · dress uniform · uniforms · silver · gold · airman

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Opposites
aviation certification status

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Complete failure or cancellation

student pilot · license revocation · disqualification · uncertified

crew role insignia

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Traveler, not operator

baggage handler · air traffic controller

grounded vs. airborne status

pilot wingsgrounded

Stable and realistic

desk duty · earthbound · flightless · landed · stationary

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G